Use Google Chat from Claude
Add the Google Chat connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.
ConnectorGoogle Chat
Google Chat integration for Claude and Codex
Create a Google Chat connection, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.
Use Google Chat from Codex
Add the Google Chat connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.
Use Google Chat from Sidekick
Connect your own OpenClaw to Sidekick while Type provides the conversations, permissions, connections, skills, and automations.
Productivity & Project Management
What the Google Chat connector can do
Google Chat API integration for messaging and collaboration in Google Workspace
One connection, many Spaces
Connect Google Chat once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.
Representative actions
- Create Custom Emoji
Creates a custom emoji in Google Chat for use within an organization. Use this action when you need to add a custom emoji that can be used by members of your Google Workspace organization. The emoji will be available in Google Chat after creation. Note: Custom emojis are only available for Google Workspace accounts and require the administrator to enable custom emojis for the organization. This is a Developer Preview feature.
- Create Message
Creates a message in a Google Chat space. With user authentication, only text messages are supported. Maximum message size is 32,000 bytes. Use this action when you need to send a message to a Google Chat space or channel. You can reply to existing threads by providing a thread_key, or start a new conversation. Messages can mention users using '@username' syntax. Note: With user auth, only plain text messages are supported. Card-based messages require bot authentication.
- Create Reaction
Creates an emoji reaction on a Google Chat message. Use this action when you need to add an emoji reaction (like 👍, ❤️, or 🎉) to an existing message in a Google Chat space. Either emoji_unicode or emoji_custom_id is required, but not both. This action is useful for acknowledging messages, voting on ideas, expressing emotions in response to messages, or building interactive message features in Google Chat bots.
- Create section
Creates a custom section in Google Chat for organizing conversations in the navigation panel. Use when you need to create a new custom section to organize spaces and direct messages in the user's Chat sidebar.
- Create Space
Creates a named space or group chat in Google Chat. The calling user is automatically added as a member and space manager. Use this action when you need to create a new Google Chat space for team collaboration, project discussions, or group conversations. This action creates a named space that users can discover and join. Note: If you receive the error ALREADY_EXISTS when creating a space, try a different displayName. The displayName must be unique within the organization.
Connection
API and auth details
Google Chat API supports building Chat apps and automations inside Google Workspace. Integrations can create and manage spaces, send messages, handle slash commands or app events, work with memberships and reactions, and connect Chat conversations to external workflows using user or app authentication patterns.
- Source
- Type catalog metadata
- Auth schemes
- OAuth
- Official site
- https://workspace.google.com/products/chat/
FAQ
Questions people ask before connecting Google Chat
Can Claude use Google Chat?
Yes. Add a Google Chat connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Can Codex work with Google Chat through Type?
Yes. Add a Google Chat connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Is this the same as a Google Chat MCP server?
Not exactly. Type uses connectors and connections to give selected Spaces access to approved app tools and data. Some connectors use hosted MCP, while others use OAuth, API keys, service accounts, or custom APIs.
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